ADVERT ID 226511

Principal Teacher

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St Marks Special School

Station Road
Piercetown
Newbridge
N/A
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 18 2024 12:20:41
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 1 2024
Commencement Date:
Wed Jan 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
95
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
St Mark’s Special National School is a co-educational school, under the patronage of Kare, for pupils who have been assessed as having a mild general learning disability. The current student age profile is between the ages of 11 and 18. We aim to provide a caring, learning environment which facilitates the nurturing and development of each pupil's full educational potential. St.Mark's recognises that all pupils are individuals with personal gifts, strengths and needs, and we offer individualised education to all pupils, which is centred around their own personal Individual Educational Plan. This individualised learning is dovetailed with national programmes, which results in certification at Levels 1,2 or 3 for Junior Cycle students and QQI Level 1,2 or 3 modules at Senior Cycle. Our aim is to give the children a caring and inspiring academic atmosphere to enable them to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the ethos of the school.
Applicants are asked to apply via educationposts.ie
Copies of all certification should be attached.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Five years Teaching Experience (mandatory)
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of St Mark’s School
• Experience of teaching in a special school
• Experience of teaching in a multi-cultural setting
• Strong leadership skills and experience of managing people (in any setting)
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer our school
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
A minimum of 3 applicants are required for the process to proceed.
Applications must be received no later than 12 noon on the closing date 1st November 2024. Interview will be held on Saturday 23rd November 2024
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Fully completed application form
• Referees (name, role, contact no.)
• Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
• Teaching Council Registration
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FURTHER DETAILS

Roll Number:
19455W
County:
Kildare
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